NHTSA recall 05V050000
Parking brake
Toyota Tacoma
Reported Feb 11, 200522,228 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 50CBuilt Sep 13, 2004 – Jan 10, 2005
The defect
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there IS a possibility that the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. in this condition, the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
The risk
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission IS not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle IS parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake pedal cable lock nut to the proper torque specification free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.